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Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Istanbul Airport and Dubrovnik.

Flights from Istanbul Airport to Dubrovnik usually depart from Istanbul (IST) and arrive at Dubrovnik (DBV).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Turkish Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Croatia Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 361 round-trip via Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW), compared to C$ 413 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 54–C$ 139 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321 (sharklets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Croatia Airlines and Turkish Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

One-stop flights from Istanbul Airport to Dubrovnik most commonly connect through:

• Zagreb Franjo Tuđman (ZAG) – 60% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 20% of one-stop connections

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman (ZAG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the Istanbul Airport to Dubrovnik route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 394 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at C$ 465, a difference of C$ 71. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Istanbul Airport to Dubrovnik route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 33 minutes.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Istanbul Airport to Dubrovnik:

• Earliest: departs at 7:25 am and lands at 9:20 am
• Latest: departs at 7:00 pm and lands at 8:55 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 55m.

A direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Dubrovnik takes 1h 55m, covering 1,411 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route varied from about C$ 356 to C$ 555. That means the highest observed fare was about 55% higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Istanbul Airport to Dubrovnik are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 281, which is 11% above the typical average for this route.

Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating Istanbul Airport to Dubrovnik flights. 87% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Zagreb Franjo Tuđman (ZAG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 04m, compared with 11h 19m via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) and 16h 24m via Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW).

Dubrovnik is 1 hour behind Istanbul Airport (Central European Time vs Turkey Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 5 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Avia Rent A Car
• Sixt
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• CarWiz
• Avis

Round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Dubrovnik range from C$ 388 to C$ 465, with an average of C$ 417 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 388 counts as a good deal.